What is a pro or con of living in Costa Mesa, Californiacompared to East Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 104% more expensive in Costa Mesa.

What salary do I need to live in Costa Mesa, California copmared to East Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $45,000 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $66,619 in Costa Mesa, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST GRAND RAPIDS vs. COSTA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 48.0% more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,619 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan

East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Costa Mesa, CA

Compared to East Grand Rapids, Costa Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

101.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

9.0% higher

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Costa Mesa, CA

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